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Drone strikes parking deck near U.S. Consulate in Dubai

Drone strikes parking deck near U.S. Consulate in Dubai (Dubai Media Office)

An investigation is underway after a drone hit a parking deck area near the United States Consulate in Dubai on Tuesday afternoon.

On Capitol Hill, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio provided reporters with an update about the attack and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

“A drone unfortunately struck a parking lot adjacent to the Chancellery building and set off a fire in that place. All personnel are accounted for as you’re aware, we began drawing down personnel from our diplomatic facilities in advance of this,” Rubio said.

American allies in the region have been targeted by strikes since the conflict began. U.S. installations across the Middle East, including embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, have also been hit by drone attacks, officials add.

According to the official Dubai Media Office, no injuries were reported.

“Dubai authorities have confirmed that a fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the US Consulate has been successfully contained. Emergency teams responded immediately. No injuries have been reported,” the official Dubai Media Office said.